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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2025, 08:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,323
Posted By Wret
WillyT, to be clear, there are two types of glass...

WillyT, to be clear, there are two types of glass window conversions available for pre-2003 boxsters: buy a fabric top with a small glass window instead of the larger plastic window, or buy a top...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2025, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By Wret
Typically its not the "check engine light" they...

Typically its not the "check engine light" they look for, its the fault codes stored in the computer. Certain fault codes may not come back right away if you clear them. I've heard you can get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2025, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By Wret
I've replaced the soft top on my Boxster a couple...

I've replaced the soft top on my Boxster a couple of times, as well as on a previous car two or three times. Overall, I found the Boxster to be a bit easier to work on. There’s a wealth of online...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2025, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By Wret
The instrument cluster is mostly just a display —...

The instrument cluster is mostly just a display — it doesn’t directly control engine functions. I’ve personally run my car without the cluster, replaced it, and tinkered with it without any issues...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2025, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By Wret
Mine started doing that. Sometimes it took a...

Mine started doing that. Sometimes it took a dozen key rotations to get the electric locks to activate. Sometimes I gave up. Eventually the driver door became dificult to open. I replaced the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2025, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 276
Posted By Wret
Assuming you've already dealt with the foam...

Assuming you've already dealt with the foam deterioration of the blend flap, it's likely the blend flap actuator.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2025, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,382
Posted By Wret
For me, the fix was the Purge Control Valve under...

For me, the fix was the Purge Control Valve under the intake manifold.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2025, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By Wret
A problem with trying to order replacement...

A problem with trying to order replacement underbody panels is the shipping can cost as much or more than the item. I was able to find a new one with free shipping at https://thmotorsports.com/.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2025, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 360
Posted By Wret
Holy Crap! Engine block coffee tables are...

Holy Crap! Engine block coffee tables are selling for thousands of dollars! Likely a lot of work to clean and polish though.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Untitled1746109702.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-30-2025, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 360
Posted By Wret
What's a tired, broken engine worth?

It finally happened. Oil in the coolant. I've ruled out the oil cooler and my indy mechanic says cracked head is likely. We agreed it didn't make much sense to replace heads on an engine with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-30-2025, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 588
Posted By Wret
I have the Autel AutoLink AL619. Works on...

I have the Autel AutoLink AL619. Works on seatbelt/airbag faults. In addition to my car it has worked well for regular codes on family and friends cars: Hyundai, VW, BMW, Alfa Romeo.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2025, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By Wret
I replaced mine a few years ago with a...

I replaced mine a few years ago with a "refurbished" unit from ebay. Mine was leaking. Turned out the replacement leaked as bad or worse. Likely the only refurbising was cleaning and spray paint. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2025, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 865
Posted By Wret
I experienced a similar issue: a persistent shake...

I experienced a similar issue: a persistent shake above 60 mph, peaking around 70 mph, accompanied by noticeable steering wheel oscillation. I had the balance of both front wheels checked twice, but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2025, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By Wret
My car is a daily driver year round (with a hard...

My car is a daily driver year round (with a hard top for winter). Swapping tires twice a year got to be a PIA so I bought an extra set of rims a few years back for this purpose, all are the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2025, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,251
Posted By Wret
A note on preplacing your brake lines: I just did...

A note on preplacing your brake lines: I just did mine (or attempted to). I snapped a fitting on the hardline to caliper on one and aborted on two others. You might consider buying a couple of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2025, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,884
Posted By Wret
After replacing several front suspension...

After replacing several front suspension components, I took may car to a nearby Mr Tire for an alignment. The guy said I had seized control arms in the rear and couldn't adjust but he got my front...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2025, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By Wret
24 years and 300,000 miles and I have not...

24 years and 300,000 miles and I have not replaced one spring.

My 2 cents on spring compressers: I have them. I use them. I find only a light amount for force is needed to get the struts...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By Wret
I bought a less expensive regulator to fix the...

I bought a less expensive regulator to fix the same problem. I spent all day trying to get the window to line up and finally gave up, took it out, put the old one back-with a zip tie. Its been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-10-2024, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 796
Posted By Wret
I'm mostly an "if it ain't broke" guy. I do...

I'm mostly an "if it ain't broke" guy. I do little preventive maintenance. I change to oil once a year. I do most repairs myself. I have replaced most suspention parts at least twice, including...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 796
Posted By Wret
The 300 (Thousand)

I was able to capture this moment as I stopped for gas this morning. 20 years of ownership. 260,000 miles of my own. Year round daily driver. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 798
Posted By Wret
You can dangle a weighted string through to those...

You can dangle a weighted string through to those lights and use it to fish the connector through.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 798
Posted By Wret
Sorry, I don't recall for sure. I believe only...

Sorry, I don't recall for sure. I believe only my low beam headlights and parking lights are LED.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 798
Posted By Wret
I got a similar fault when trying to change all...

I got a similar fault when trying to change all the bulbs to LED. I had to leave some incandescent bulbs in place to get proper function.

By the way, all the wiring connections can be made...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By Wret
I got this set from Aliexpress. It actually fits...

I got this set from Aliexpress. It actually fits pretty well.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807609617137.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.35.2e4e1802h1mfvb&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By Wret
I went down the LED rabbit hole. I bought 3...

I went down the LED rabbit hole. I bought 3 different brands before finding one that was an improvement over standard halogen bulbs. You might not find it surprising that the specs of led bulbs...
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